Manny Alexander
Baseball player, 1996 MLB debut
Born
March 20th, 1971
54 years ago
Category
Athletes & Sports Figures
Country
Dominican Republic
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Debuted in Major League Baseball in 1996. Played as an infielder for multiple teams including the Detroit Tigers, Chicago Cubs, and Seattle Mariners. Concluded MLB career after the 2000 season. Competed in professional baseball for several years often showcasing versatility on the field.
Debuted with the Detroit Tigers in 1996
Played for the Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners
Participated in MLB for five seasons
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